🌱 How Bull Run Library’s makerspace and Library of Things can help you

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bull Run Library's makerspace and Library of Things can help you

Also on today's calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Celebrate library card signup month at the Prince William libraries (princewilliamtimes.com) — Bull Run residents can tap into Prince William Public Libraries' makerspace at Bull Run Library and explore a new Library of Things, digital resources, and programs for all ages. During Library Card Sign-up Month, the system is emphasizing how free cards unlock creative tools, homework help, streaming media, and community events across its branches.
   

📸 Around Bull Run

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bull Run

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Breast Cancer Awareness →
  8517 Rixlew Ln, Manassas
  10:00 am
• Fall Festival at Madison Crescent →
  The MarketPlace at Madison Crescent, 8010 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville
  3:00 pm
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• 2026 Running with the Saints 5K →
  All Saints Catholic School, 9294 Stonewall Rd, Manassas
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 16
• Bull Run Ukulele Players →
  Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Ave, Manassas
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 8
• Historic Manassas Farmers Market (Thursdays) →
  9201 Center St., Manassas
  8:00 am
• VDOT Work Zone Intermediate Traffic Control Training (In Person) →
  HCCA, 11220 Assett Loop, Suite 204, Manassas
  8:00 am
• VDOT Work Zone Intermediate Traffic Control Training (In Person) - Class is full →
  HCCA, 11220 Assett Loop, Suite 204, Manassas
  8:00 am
• Farmers Market (Thursdays) →
  Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St, Manassas
  8:00 am
• Exploring Wildlife Through Watercolors →
  City of Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas
  10:30 am
• Music and Movement →
  Park Central Library, 100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 100, Manassas Park
  10:30 am
• Music and Motion
  Central Library - Community Room
  10:30 am
• Glass Class!
  Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace
  2:00 pm
• Family Food Market
  Manassas Park High School, 8200 Euclid Ave, Manassas Park
  4:00 pm
• Musical Theatre for Minis (5-8) →
  Grace E. Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Rd, Manassas
  4:30 pm
• Girls Track @ Bull Run
  Grace E. Metz Middle, 6308 Catharpin Rd, Gainesville
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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🗞 Nearby News

Manassas

• NoVA's Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine Eyes Opening Date (patch.com)
• Boo! Your 2026 guide to Halloween across Northern Virginia (insidenova.com)
• The Hylton Center Announces Engagement Activities by Barefoot Puppet Theatre (princewilliamliving.com)

Gainesville

• 7512 San Diego Ct, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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